Students at Sacred Heart University participate in a candlelight vigil in memory of student Caitlin Nelson

It’s the second tragedy to hit the family.

Caitlin was only five-years-old when her dad James Nelson, a police officer, died while trying to save people from the World Trade Center buildings in New York after they were struck by two hijacked air planes on September 11, 2001.

Fairfield Police Lt. Bob Kalamaras said: “It’s a tragic event that started out as something fun.

“It was just a tragic accident.”

He added that Caitlin suffered from food allergies but they did not contribute to her death.

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Another woman Carol Martufi Bordieri said: “There are no words. My heart is broken over this tragic loss. Prayers to Caitlin, her family and friends and to the entire SHU family. May she RIP as she is reunited with her dad in heaven.”

Lori Bohling added: “Heaven got another angel and we are sad beyond belief for Caitlin’s family. No family should have to endure the loss of a child ever and they already lost her dad on 9/11, it’s heart wrenching.”

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